Josephine Francis Wilson

July 15, 1934 - September 15, 2019

Josephine F. "Dodie" Wilson age 85 of Amboy died September 15th at the home of her daughter surrounded by her family. She was born July 15. 1934 in Amboy the daughter of Jacob and Lily (Wagner) Bach. Dodie had worked at the Amboy Rug Factory, Amboy Sterile Pac, Don's Super Valu, Beggs Foods and the Depot Tap prior to retirement. She was a member of St Patrick Catholic Church and the church's prayer group and Ladies Organization. She had also volunteered at the Amboy Depot Museum. Dodie married Lester E Wilson Aug. 9, 1952 in Dixon. He preceded her in death July 5, 1995. She was also preceded in death by one grandson Joseph Ketchum, one great grandson Coleman Ketchum and 5 brothers Joseph, Adolph, Theodore, John and William and 5 sisters Florence, Anna, Emma, Isabel and Agnes. Dodie is survived by two daughters Beverly (Terry) Halsey and Margie (Larry) Becker both of Amboy, one son Lester E. (Ann) Wilson of Prophetstown, 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She lived her life first and foremost for God and then totally for her family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM in St Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy. Burial will follow in St Patrick Cemetery in Amboy. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17, from 4:00 until 7:00 PM with a scripture service at 3:30 PM at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy, and also on Wednesday, from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM in the church. A memorial has been established Saint Vincent De Paul.